# Sci-Fi Tribal Couture The Cooperative Designs SS10 Collection Experiments With Knits By Meghan Young | Published 2009-10-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooperative-designs-ss10 References: [stylebubble](http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/style_bubble/2009/10/cooperate-with-me.html) I wouldn’t be surprised if I saw Rihanna donning any one of these outfits from the Cooperative Designs SS10 collection. The eye-catching assembles are right up her alley -- especially due to the fact that they seem to advocate skin exposure. Exploring the [world of knits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear), the Cooperative Designs SS10 collection has juxtaposed that time-honored tradition with [tribal textures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brigade) and [futuristic cut-outs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set). It is an experimental line that is full of freedom. Enjoy the gallery and admit it, this collection was made for Rihanna. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tribal-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of clothing that combines traditional knitwear with tribal textures and futuristic cut-outs for a unique and eye-catching aesthetic. - **Skin-baring Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a collection of clothing that promotes skin exposure and bold fashion choices in a way that appeals to trendsetters like Rihanna. - **Experimental Knitwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design knitted garments that push the boundaries of traditional knitting techniques and embrace unconventional textures and shapes. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate tribal elements and futuristic cut-outs into fashion designs to create a new trend that captures the attention of fashion-forward consumers. - **Textile:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative knitting techniques and materials that allow designers to create unique textures and shapes in their garments. - **Celebrity-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with celebrities like Rihanna to create clothing lines that reflect their personal style and influence consumer fashion trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Vibrant Collaborative Geometric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roksanda-1.md) - [Avant Garde Seasonal Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brucolic.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Desert-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-ss25-collection.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Executive Workwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12th-tribe-x-corporate-natalie.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md)